Public Behavior Etiquette in Dominican Republic

People are generally warm and expressive in public, so normal conversation, laughter, and friendly physical closeness are common, but loud arguments, public drunkenness, and overly aggressive behavior are frowned on. In towns and resorts, dress is usually casual, yet people tend to look more polished than beachwear would suggest, and in more traditional settings you should be respectful around family gatherings, churches, and local social spaces.